Elkader, IA Demographics

A map of Elkader's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,217	1,155	94.1%	95.5%
Hispanic	57	27	4.4%	2.2%
Multiracial	16	18	1.2%	1.5%
Native American/Other	3	2	0.2%	0.2%
Black	0	6	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Elkader, Iowa has an estimated population of 1,293, an increase from the 1,209 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.1% White, 4.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elkader, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elkader has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elkader, that probability was 8.7% in 2020 and 11.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elkader is ranked the 242nd most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elkader was ranked the 245th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elkader's White Population

1,217 residents of Elkader, or 94.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elkader is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Elkader ranks 238th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkader's White population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Elkader's population has decreased from 95.5% to 94.1%.

Elkader is more White than neighboring Volga (82.9% White). Elkader is less White than neighboring St. Olaf (100% White), Farmersburg (98.7% White), Garnavillo (96.3% White), and Elkport (100% White).

Elkader's Black Population

0 residents of Elkader, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elkader is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Elkader ranks 381st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkader's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elkader's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Elkader's Asian Population

0 residents of Elkader, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elkader is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Elkader ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkader's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Elkader's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elkader is less Asian than neighboring Volga (17.1% Asian).

Elkader's Hispanic Population

57 residents of Elkader, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elkader is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Elkader ranks 572nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkader's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 111.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Elkader's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.4%.

Elkader is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Olaf (0% Hispanic), Farmersburg (0.8% Hispanic), Volga (0% Hispanic), Garnavillo (2% Hispanic), and Elkport (0% Hispanic).

Elkader's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Elkader, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elkader is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Elkader ranks 587th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkader's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elkader's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Elkader is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Olaf (0% Native American/Other), Farmersburg (0% Native American/Other), Volga (0% Native American/Other), and Elkport (0% Native American/Other). Elkader is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garnavillo (0.4% Native American/Other).

Elkader's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Elkader, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elkader is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Elkader ranks 817th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkader's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Elkader's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Elkader is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Olaf (0% Multiracial), Farmersburg (0.5% Multiracial), Volga (0% Multiracial), and Elkport (0% Multiracial). Elkader is less Multiracial than neighboring Garnavillo (1.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.